My bike hates me!!!

[krhall]

Recently I have started doing some DIY on the bike and things have being going fine (with a large amount of ORG support). I have fitted a new can, headlights, indicator and a lot of stuff which I never would've dreamed of being able to do.

On Saturday I even did an oil and filter change. So my bike is IMO being treated well.

Anyway since saturday, the things have gone wrong with it.

1 .Needed a new rear tyre
2. When changing the tyre the bloke pointed out the rear pads were right down and needed doing.
3. He also pointed out tha the disk was grooved (last owner) and would need changing.
4. The chain is also on it's last legs, so I'm guessing I'll need a chain and sprockets kit.
5. Add to that the fact that the speedo is working, then not, then working again.

......and I'm starting to think my bike hates me.

So how much is all that going to cost? I'm not going to be able to do all that lot myself, am I?

[drag]

Chin up dood, want a list of the work i've planned nxt week..
Brake calipers to be removed , due t being seized seals to be replaced
Wheels bearings to be removed and replaced off both wheels
Rear shock to be removed and replaced
Front springs and oil + seals to be removed and replaced..

want to come to dublin and help me out :D

[krhall]

Just got a quote from a recommended workshop for all of the works.

?200 gets me a new chain and sprockets, pluse new rear disc and pads all fitted, does that sound good?

[drag]

Thats a little too good, the standard rear discs are about 129 off wemoto on there own i think

[krhall]

He said that a good pettern? disc was about £50

[sv650k4]

if you where 2 but the parts your self of say ebay is would come 2 around £130-£150 for the parts.

but can or would you do it your self?if you did it you would save a few quid!

[krhall]

My ability is zero, so probably safeist to get someone to do it.

[sv650k4]

aye.but if you could have done it your self you may have safed your self £50-60 quid or so.

but your better makeing sure everything is done ryt so you would be best paying the extra dosh and have it all done and keep the hands clean LOL

;)

[plowsie]

See below.

[plowsie]

Oil Change - So filter, washer, and oil. £20 (rough guess, filter and washer cost me 10.50ish)
Still awaiting an O-ring from Honda for my leak! (£3.85)
Another rear tyre - Think I have 2 coming (£50 + delivery)
Another front - have one in the garage. (got free, but for that and rear to be fitted, roughly £40)
New pads all round probably. (Your guess is as good as mine, will try that lot meself)
Rear Shock. (possibly £40 if i'm lucky)
Swingarm (if i want to be picky cos it looks shabby, unsure on price).
Possibly some discs, not sure on that one though.
Chain and Sprockets will need doing soon. (£100)

The stuff I have got prices next to adds to £253.85. Will most likely screw up doing pads and have to get a dealer/garage to do it! Tyres I won't do. Will have a look at doing shock meself.

Not a cheap business this I tell you!

Oh yeah and i pointlessly spent over £10 on a gasket I don't need!

[krhall]

I don't mind getting a bit of grease under my fingernails, but just have a lack of know how.

[plowsie]

Oh yeah also need a new exhaust system :)

[Dave The Rave]

?200 including the parts? That is a steal mate!

[plowsie]

?200 including the parts? That is a steal mate!
Sorry yeah, +1 on what he said mate!

[krhall]

So better to let them have a crack at it then?

[plowsie]

Yes mate, best idea. Oh add to my list CCT :D

[krhall]

be cheaper to buy a new bike at the rate you're going Plowsie?

[plowsie]

be probs better not to fix it and just sell it as it is!